Adding to the already frenetic lineup that kicks off symbolically on June 28 with the International Jazz Festival and includes back-to-back weekend festivals Osheaga and ÎleSoniq at Parc Jean-Drapeau in August, concert promoters Greenland and Evenko have teamed up to unveil ’77 Montreal – what they are calling a celebration of 40 years punk rock music.

The ’77 refers to that seminal year in rock history when punk really exploded onto the scene and made big names of the likes of Iggy, The Ramones and The Clash.

Adding to the nostalgia will be displays of posters, magazines and archival promotional items from the era, as well as a record fair and other activities. The promoters have even set aside a kid-friendly zone so fans can soak up the music with their children in tow.

Tickets cost $60 for general admission (children age 10and younger get in free). They go on sale Friday, May 5 at noon via www.77montreal.com.

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